ZIM Dual Drive

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ZIM is two independent true-bypass effects in one pedal. It's the definitive dual-drive pedal. The two channels can be configured a number of different ways, depending on which ZIMcards are installed. The convenient arrangement allows you to easily customize your ZIM to suit your needs.

ZIM is not the same as other overdrives. Instead of a bypass switch and a boost switch, ZIM has two individual channels which can be used individually or together in series (cascaded). Each has its own true bypass (3pdt) switch with LED. This gives you three different sounds (A, B, or A + B). With the option of having two gain stages in series, you'll never be starved for gain.

Instead of a treble control, ZIM has a unique voicing circuit that gives you almost limitless control of your overdriven tone. In addition, each channel has its own bass/treble trimmer which can be set internally.

ZIM's two channels use plug-in cards, called ZIMcards, for their processing. ZIM comes with a pair of ZIMcards already installed. The current default ZIMcards are Vintage Tube in Channel A and Hot 9 in Channel B. This pair gives a wide range of overdrive sounds. If you'd like us to customize your ZIM pedal with specific ZIMcards, choose Channel A and B cards from the dropdown menu above.

Foxrox currently offers 10 ZIMcard options, and any one can go into either slot. Try any combination you like to get the sounds you want. ZIMcards give you the ultimate flexibility to configure your own ZIM! They also allow you to justify having multiple ZIMs, putting out completely different sounds.

4. Remove the card and pack it securely along with $10.00 ($15 outside of the U.S.) to cover handling and return postage. Send it in.

You'll see that it's quick, easy, and inexpensive to totally change the sound of your ZIM. Ask about special mods to make ZIM fit your needs, whatever they might be. We encourage you to customize your ZIM, so we offer a discount when you buy a ZIM without ZIMcards installed.

ZIMcard Installation

Configure your ZIM any way you'd like by installing the ZIMcards you choose into Channels A and B. For complete details about the installation process, including step-by-step photos, visit our ZIMcard Installation page.

Channel A is relatively tame - on its own, it's a nice up-front sounding light overdrive. Perfect for driving Ch B for a lead boost. Compared to other overdrives, it has a slightly extended low end and high end, and the clipping characteristic is slightly uneven, but not fully asymmetrical.

Channel B is a more crisp and transparent overdrive with full low end and lots of available gain. Compared to other overdrives, it has a more extended high end and low end, and the clipping is perfectly symmetrical. Channel B also passes through the voicing circuit, so any blanket description of its tone is really invalid once you start turning the voicing knobs.

Do you like to experiment with different chips and modifications? Then the ZIMcard is a dream come true. Modular ZIMcards make modifications and circuit swapping fun and easy. ZIMcard schematics and circuit board layouts are now available, along with blank ZIMcards. You can configure your ZIM dual drive pedal to sound the way you want it.

Get our FREE PDF DOWNLOAD containing a circuit board layout diagram for the ZIMcard DRVF and schematics for ZIMcards T9, B9, CS, H9 and VT. Modify existing ZIMcards and build up your own by using a blank DRVF ZIMcard.